And the first task for them will begin in a matter of days as they prepare the national side to take their first step towards the 2018 World Cup in Russia with an away qualifier against Slovakia on 4 September.

Shakespeare assisted Claudio Ranieri as the Foxes shocked the world to win the Premier League last season, and he will continue that role alongside his new international duties.

The former Hull coach, who had spells with Walsall and West Brom during his playing days, is already looking forward to his first taste of England duty.

Shakespeare said: “This is a huge honour for me.

“Anyone involved in football knows that representing your country is something special and this caps off a brilliant year.